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Universal Announces 'Casino,' 'Gangster' Bundle for Blu-ray
Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 01:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Universal (all tags)
Universal has announced a mid-October release for the Martin Scorsese crime classic 'Casino' on Blu-ray, as well as a bundle featuring three of the studio's top gangster favorites.
Due for release on October 14, 'Casino' trails by almost a year an HD DVD version of the Robert De Niro-Sharon Stone starrer (which netted multiple Oscar noms, including a Best Supporting Actress nod for Stone).
Tech specs will see a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p video (codec TBA) and DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround.
There are no supplemental details as of yet, but a package comparable to the previous HD DVD is expected.
Also due for release on October 14 is the 'Gangster Giftset,' a three-pack bundle that includes 'Casino' plus the recently-announced 'American Gangster' and 'Eastern Promises.' Specs and extras are identical to the stand-alone versions.
Suggested list price has been set at $29.95 for 'Casino,' and $89.98 for the 'Gangster Giftset.'
You'll find the latest specs for 'Casino' and the 'Gangster Giftset' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under October 14.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Casino (Blu-ray)
- Gangster Giftset (American Gangster, Casino, Eastern Promises) (Blu-ray)
- American Gangster (Blu-ray)
- Eastern Promises (Blu-ray)
Universal to Go 'Green-Ray' with 'Incredible Hulk'
Tue Aug 19, 2008 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Universal (all tags)
Though Universal has yet to announce it, a new trade ad has leaked the first details for 'The Incredible Hulk,' which will come to Blu-ray with limited edition "Green-ray" packaging and BD-Live features.
Appearing in this week's Home Media Magazine, the ad offers a sneak peek at 'The Incredible Hulk's green-band packaging, which will feature a limited edition 3-D lenticular cover.
Also promised on the upcoming release will be BD-Live connectivity, including a "My Chat" feature allow multiple users to watch the movie simultaneously, as well as possible additional web-enabled features to be announced at a later date.
Missing from the ad, however, is any word on the previously-touted "director's cut" version that reportedly contains as much as 70 minutes of additional footage. According to the trade ad, the runtime for the Blu-ray of the 'Hulk' is 114 minutes, identical to the theatrical cut.
At press time, Universal has not yet issued a press release for 'The Incredible Hulk,' but early retailer alerts have pegged an October 21 street date for the Blu-ray, day-and-date with the standard DVD.
As always, we'll keep you posted as soon as further word comes to us.
In the meantime, you'll find a preliminary listing for 'The Incredible Hulk' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 21.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- The Incredible Hulk (2008) (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- 'Incredible Hulk' Blu-ray Planned with 70 Minutes of Cut Footage (Jun 12, 2008)
'American Gangster' to Get Two Cuts, Exclusives on Blu-ray
Mon Aug 18, 2008 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Universal (all tags)
Coming eight months after the HD DVD, Universal has announced a mid-October Blu-ray bow for the Oscar-nominated crime epic 'American Gangster.'
Previously released on HD DVD earlier this year to middling reaction, that release featured only the theatrical cut of the film and a limited selection of extras.
Universal appears to be righting past next-gen wrongs with the October 14 Blu-ray release, which will see both the extended unrated and theatrical versions presented on a single BD-50 dual-layer disc, and include hours of bonus and exclusive material.
Tech specs feature 1080p video (codec TBA) and an English DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround track (48kHz/24-bit).
Extras shared with the previous two-disc DVD edition include audio commentary with director Ridley Scott and screenwriter Steven Zaillian (theatrical cut), three featurettes ("Fallen Empire: Making American Gangster," "Case Files," "Hip-Hop Infusion Featuring Common and T.I."), a pair or TV special excerpts ( "The BET Special: The Making of American Gangster," "Dateline NBC: American Gangster First Look"), deleted scenes, two music videos, and the original theatrical trailer
Exclusive to the Blu-ray release is a picture-in-picture (Bonus View) commentary on the unrated cut featuring additional cast & crew interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.
Suggested list price for the BLu-ray has been set at $34.95.
You'll find the latest specs for 'American Gangster' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 14.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- American Gangster (Blu-ray)
- American Gangster (HD DVD)
Universal Adds Exclusives, Digital Copy to 'Sarah Marshall' Blu-ray
Thu Aug 14, 2008 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Exclusive HD Content, Universal (all tags)
Universal has announced full specs for the September Blu-ray release of 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall,' which will get the full special edition treatment with hours of bonus features and exclusive content.
As originally reported, Universal has set a September 30 street date for the $60 million-grossing 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' on Blu-ray, day-and-date with the standard DVD. (It will also join the Judd Apatow-directed smashes 'Knocked Up' and 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin' on the same day as part of the 'Ultimate Unrated Comedy Collection,' featuring all three stand-alone Blu-ray releases in one bundle.)
Full specs were previously scarce, but Universal has now issued the full press details, which will see a mammoth two-disc set that may be the studio's most extensive yet.
Presented in both its unrated and R-rated versions on a BD-50 dual-layer disc (via seamless branching), tech specs include 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and a DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround track. (A Digital Copy of the film in standard-definition will also be included on a separate disc.)
Supplements shared between the next-gen and standard DVD versions include a visual commentary with cast and crew, additional audio commentary (on both the unrated and R-rated versions), the featurette "A Taste for Love," additional video diaries, no less than two hours of deleted and extended scenes, a gag reel, karaoke function, a mock music video, additional outtakes, three montages ("Line-O-Rama," "Drunk-O-Rama," "Sex-O-Rama") and the film's original "Red Band" theatrical trailer.
Exclusive to the Blu-ray release is a picture-in-picture video commentary (with director Nick Stoller, executive producer Rodney Rothman, producer Shauna Robertson, writer/star Jason Segel and cast members Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis, Russell Brand, and Jack McBrayer), a "My Scenes Sharing" online bookmark function, and additional BD-Live features (TBA).
Finally, Universal has issued the final box art for 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall':
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As previously announced, Universal has set the suggested retail price at $39.95.
You'll find complete specs for 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 30.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Forgetting Sarah Marshall (Blu-ray)
- Knocked Up (Blu-ray)
- The 40-Year-Old Virgin (Blu-ray)
- Ultimate Unrated Comedy Collection (Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Knocked Up, The 40-Year-Old Virgin) (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- Universal Plotting 'Sarah Marshall,' Judd Apatow 3-Pack for Blu-ray (Jun 17, 2008)
Rumor Patrol: Universal Prepping 'Wanted' Blu-ray for December
Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Universal (all tags)
Universal has yet to announce it, but early word is coming from retailers that the studio is planning an early-December bow for the hit action-thriller 'Wanted.'
Starring James McAvoy and Angelina Jolie and based on a smash cult graphic novel of the same name, 'Wanted' has grossed over $100 million (and counting) at the domestic box office.
At press time, Universal had yet to confirm its video plans for 'Wanted,' though a December 2 date has begun to circulate to retailers for the Blu-ray, arriving day-and-date with the standard DVD.
Again, Universal has yet to make the official announcement, so this information is still safely in the rumor department. We'll keep you posted.
As we await further word, we've added a listing for 'Wanted' to our Blu-ray Release Schedule, indexed under December 2. Stay tuned!
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- Wanted (Blu-ray)
'Hulk' Headed to Blu-ray this September
Mon Aug 04, 2008 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Universal (all tags)
It's not this summer's latest big-screen incarnation of the angry green guy, but Universal has confirmed a September Blu-ray bow for Ang Lee's 2003 version of 'Hulk.'
Though it enjoyed a strong opening weekend at the box office 'Hulk' quickly faded from theaters, transforming it almost overnight from hit to flop. Recently "reimagined" as this summer's hit 'The Incredible Hulk' (which remains unannounced for next-gen release), the original Lee adaptation will hit Blu-ray on September 16, almost a year after the previous HD DVD release.
Extras will mirror the HD DVD, with audio commentary with Lee, deleted scenes, and a suite of five featurettes ("Evolution of the Hulk," "The Incredible Ang Lee," "The Dog Fight Scene," "The Making of Hulk," "The Unique Style of Editing Hulk"
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- Hulk (2003) (Blu-ray)
- Hulk (HD DVD)
Universal Bringing 'Eastern Promises' to Blu-ray
Thu Jul 31, 2008 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Universal (all tags)
Universal has announced a mid-October bow for the David Cronenberg crime drama 'Eastern Promises.'
Though not as well received as past Cronenberg efforts, 'Eastern Promises' scored a Best Actor Oscar nod for star Viggo Mortensen as well as strong sales on video.
Coming almost a year after the HD DVD and standard DVD releases, Universal will bow 'Eastern Promises' on Blu-ray October 14.
Tech specs for the BD-50 dual-layer presentation include 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround.
Bonus features are as slim as on the previous HD DVD and DVD versions, with a pair of featurettes ("Secrets and Stories," "Marked for Life") the only extras.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.95.
You'll find specs for 'Eastern Promises' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 14.
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- Eastern Promises (Blu-ray)
'The Strangers' to Stalk Blu-ray in time for Halloween
Tue Jul 22, 2008 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Universal (all tags)
Lock your doors: Universal has announced that 'The Strangers' will invade Blu-ray this October with exclusive BD-Live content.
The Liv Tyler-Scott Speedman thriller scared up over $50 million at the domestic box office, becoming one of the summer's surprise sleeper hits. Universal will bow the Blu-ray on October 21, day-and-date with the standard DVD.
Tech specs include 1080p video and DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround.
Extras include the "The Elements of Terror" featurette and a batch of deleted scenes.
Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be "My Scenes Sharing," allowing users to bookmark and share their favorite scenes from the film online (BD-Live-enabled player required).
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.95.
You'll find the latest specs for 'The Strangers' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 21.
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- The Strangers (2008) (Blu-ray)
Universal Adds Exclusives, U-Control to 'Virgin,' 'Knocked Up' Blu-rays
Fri Jul 18, 2008 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Exclusive HD Content, Universal (all tags)
Universal has issued final specs for '40-Year-Old Virgin' and 'Knocked Up,' both of which will hit Blu-ray this September in unrated cuts and with new exclusive content.
As originally announced last month, the Judd Apatow-directed '40-Year-Old Virgin' and 'Knocked Up' will debut as stand-alone Blu-ray releases on September 30, along with the Apatow-produced comedy 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall.' All three will also be made available as part of a three-pack bundle, the "Ultimate Unrated Comedy Collection.'
Matching the already-announced specs for 'Sarah Marshall,' Universal has now confirmed that both 'Knocked Up' and '40-Year-Old Virgin' will also feature both the theatrical and unrated cuts of the film available on a single BD-50 dual-layer disc, accessible via seamless branching. Tech specs include 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround.
Extras are extensive, with both titles enjoying the same bells and whistles as the previous HD DVD and standard DVD editions, including audio commentaries, multiple featurettes, deleted scenes, additional behind-the-scenes footage and Apatow's now-standard "Line-O-Rama" montages.
Exclusive to the Blu-ray versions of both 'Knocked Up' and '40-Year-Old Virgin' are U-Control picture-in-picture tracks (Profile 1.1 required), as well as U-Control Tutorials.
Suggested list price for each title has been set at $34.95.
As always, you'll find specs for '40-Year-Old Virgin' and 'Knocked Up' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they join 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' and 'Ultimate Unrated Comedy Collection' under September 30.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- The 40-Year-Old Virgin (Blu-ray)
- Knocked Up (Blu-ray)
- Forgetting Sarah Marshall (Blu-ray)
- Ultimate Unrated Comedy Collection (Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Knocked Up, The 40-Year-Old Virgin) (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- Universal Plotting 'Sarah Marshall,' Judd Apatow 3-Pack for Blu-ray (Jun 17, 2008)
Universal Brings 'Thing,' 'Dead' Series to Blu-ray this Halloween
Thu Jul 17, 2008 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Universal (all tags)
Universal has announced plans to bring three of its top catalog horror hits to Blu-ray this September with all-new U-Control features, both as stand-alone releases and a three-title 'Halloween Starter Pack.'
Making their Blu-ray debut on September 30 will be John Carpenter's cult classic 'The Thing,' George A. Romero's 'Land of the Dead,' and the 2004 remake of 'Dawn of the Dead.' (All three titles were previously released on HD DVD.)
Tech specs include 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround soundtracks.
Extras confirmed so far include filmmaker audio commentaries on all three titles, and multiple making-of featurettes on 'Land of the Dead.' More details are expected in the coming days, which should see all of the bonus features found on the previous HD DVD versions carried over to their respective Blu-rays.
Exclusive to Blu on all three titles are new U-Control picture-in-picture tracks (Profile 1.1 required), plus U-Control tutorials. 'The Thing' will also be BD-Live-enabled (Profile 2.0 required), though exact content specs remain TBA.
Note that all three titles will be made available individually for $34.95 each, and as part of a three-movie 'Halloween Starter Pack,' though its MSRP remains unconfirmed at press time. Stay tuned.
You'll find the latest specs for 'The Thing,' 'Land of the Dead,' 'Dawn of the Dead' and the 'Horror Starter Pack' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under September 30.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- The Thing (1982) (Blu-ray)
- Land of the Dead (Blu-ray)
- Dawn of the Dead (2004) (Blu-ray)
- Halloween Starter Pack ['The Thing (1982),' 'Land of the Dead,' 'Dawn of the Dead (2004)'] (Blu-ray)
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